Special Needs Dentistry
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This comprehensive live webinar, led by Dr. Shapira- a seasoned educator and published author in geriatric and special needs dentistry- explores the principles and challenges involved in treating medically compromised and special needs patients. Drawing from over 40 years of clinical and academic experience, the presentation highlights developmental and neurodegenerative disorders, the importance of thorough patient assessments, and effective, minimally invasive dental approaches tailored for individuals with physical and cognitive limitations. The session fosters greater awareness and adaptability among dental professionals by emphasizing patient-centered care and promoting a deeper understanding of how everyone possesses unique needs.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Special Teaching Permit
Teaching Permit
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
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Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Define “special needs” within the dental context and identify common categories of medically compromised patients.
- Discuss developmental and neurodegenerative disorders relevant to dental care.
- Explain the role and significance of comprehensive patient assessments.
- Describe physical and logistical limitations in the delivery of care to patients with special needs.
- Identify appropriate materials and techniques for minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in this patient population.
- Recognize the value of empathy, adaptability, and patient-specific modifications in treatment planning and execution.
- Reflect on the broader concept that all individuals, including clinicians, have unique personal and health-related needs.
“The educational teaching methodology used in this course is live, interactive lecture presented via Zoom webinar with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, question and answer periods are provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.”